Missouri United Methodist Historical Society

    "Let this be recorded for a generation to come, so that a people yet unborn may praise the Lord." Psalms 102:18

The Missouri Methodist Historical Society was organized in 1984.

The society was formed for the following reasons:

  1. working with the constituent Annual Conference Commissions on Archives and History in the collection and preservation of materials related to the history of Methodist related bodies in Missouri;
  2. Promoting research, writing and publication in the field, including a Journal ...;
  3. Locating and encouraging the preservation of appropriate sites of historical interest within the state;
  4. Developing interest in Missouri Methodist History and skills for pursuing it among local church historians and others;
  5. Publicizing, among the relevant parties, observances of historical anniversaries and other events of interest; and
  6. Engaging in such other activities as shall be deemed proper.
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Towards the Setting Sun

Articles of a historical nature relating to Methodism in the state of Missouri are currently being solicited. Biographical articles about significant--or interesting--figures, either ministerial or lay persons, or historical studies relating to specific churches or charges are welcome.

An engaging aspect of the new journal will be a question/answer column. Readers will be able to submit questions for research and publication. Other regular features include articles from each of the two Methodist archive depositories in the state, editor's notes and announcements of recent finds.

For more information or to submit an article, contact:  the editor, John O. Gooch  or The Missouri United Methodist Archives at Central Methodist University, Fayette, MO 65248 or by email at MUMA@centralmethodist.edu.

 
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